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How to Say "improvement" in Spanish

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mejora

meh-HO-rah/meˈxoɾa/

nounB1general
Use 'mejora' when referring to general progress, advancement, or an upgrade in quality, condition, or performance.
A simple winding path leading upward from a dull, gray area to a bright, green, flourishing hilltop, symbolizing progress and improvement.

Examples

Necesitamos una mejora en la calidad del servicio.

We need an improvement in the quality of the service.

La empresa anunció una mejora salarial para todos los empleados.

The company announced a salary increase (improvement) for all employees.

Con el nuevo software notamos una gran mejora en la eficiencia.

With the new software, we noticed a big improvement in efficiency.

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in '-a', 'mejora' is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la mejora'.

Noun vs. Adjective

Mistake: “Using 'mejor' instead of 'mejora' when talking about the *thing* itself: 'Quiero un mejor en mi vida.'”

Correction: Use 'mejora' for the noun (the change) and 'mejor' for the adjective (better): 'Quiero una mejora en mi vida.'

perfección

nounB2general
Use 'perfección' when the focus is on the act of making something flawless, completing it to a high standard, or refining its intricate details.

Examples

El proyecto requiere de la perfección de los detalles técnicos antes de su entrega.

The project requires the refinement/completion of the technical details before its delivery.

General Progress vs. Detailed Refinement

Learners often confuse 'mejora' and 'perfección' by using 'perfección' for any kind of positive change. Remember that 'mejora' is for general progress, while 'perfección' implies meticulous attention to detail to achieve a flawless state.

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